Paint by Numbers: How to Stretch your Canvas on a DIY Wooden Frame

This step by step video shows you how to easily stretch your canvas on a DIY wooden frame. Perfect for paint by numbers kits.

[@marcus-temper0376]

Just finished mine and couldn’t figure out the frame, thank you for the video was a huge help!

[@juliepandurov360]

This is the one thing that is not explained in the instructions. Thanks so much !

[@ToneObsessed]

Just as a general sort of tip regarding assembling the stretcher frame: take the four frame pieces and using a candle (that is big enough to handle, ie bigger than a birthday cake candle), RUB the candle on the front and back of the stretcher piece TABS (the skinny parts that are meant to go into mating slots in the adjacent pieces). Since these joints will be stapled and NOT glued, it is fine to rub a little wax onto them. They will then assemble MUCH easier.

[@estjunk]

Or a glue gun…good idea. Shouldn’t it be much tighter?

[@bibledoctor7623]

​@@estjunkThe manufactured frame joints are typically very snug, so a parafin wax is going to work best. Good question!

[@365thai5]

Useful video! Helped me a lot

[@louiselovescrafting6802]

Thanks so much…those corners look great!

[@yasminecx]

thank you!

[@susieleyens4961]

I have a painting 40x50cm I want to add to a stretch canvas first, what size canvas do I require would it be the same size as the painting?

[@cristinazafra9879]

Thank you

[@dedameda199]

Thanks! 👍✌️

[@randalmarcum4994]

what,s the black dot on the side for

[@gabriellataranto2316]

Grazie. Vorrei sapere a cosa servono quei cosi bianchi in plastica coi tre chiodini. Grazie

[@randalmarcum4994]

any quick help would do

[@jlmraney2562]

Where can I buy your disassembled frames? I didn't see them on your website, just paint-by-number canvases.

[@nancym1430]

same here -- no instructions or info given with the paint by numbers

[@pebblez425]

I got mine at Joann's. Seemed to be the most budget friendly frames and solid craftsmanship

[@erickagentry9883]

Where can I buy one of the frames ?

[@figuredart]

You can get one here usa.figuredart.com/products/diy-wooden-frame-ready-for-assembly there are 3 sizes available Thank you!

[@lizarosclarithamaidom3531]

Can your print using inkjet printer on the canvas paper?

[@neekoly2566]

yes

[@nurulizzah7988]

How do you print the picture on the canvas?

[@huwaidaamuzfirah3127]

Instead of printing you can buy it online...just search “paint by number” and it will appear ☺️☺️☺️

[@Mamatiger85]

I got mine pre-printed

[@BusyBee0908]

i bought a paint by number, do i paint before i frame?!

[@jasminsteele5626]

You can do whichever you prefer!

[@OCandy13]

I would frame first. Once the paint dries and you go to frame it - the paint could crack. I wouldnt chance it

[@ginnellakindle1969]

Were can i buy the fabric fabric for the canvas

[@jiminaminbun5133]

He just used a paint by number kit online but I don't know where you can buy the actual fabric thingy

[@justcallmeJ0]

Jerry's Artarama

[@stephmullin9709]

It says how to stretch a canvas on a frame ?? I don’t see any ‘stretching’??

[@taliyaslo]

I wouldn’t call this stretching. I would call it wrapping.

[@estjunk]

Speak

[@neekoly2566]

Use staple gun lol…